MSP430FR2676: Inquiry About USB to UART Connection with MSP430FR2676 and CapTIvate Design Center

Hi DDdoor,
Where are you getting the VID of 8263 and PID of 2405 values? You could, in theory, use a USB to UART cable to communicate directly to the MSP430FR2676. The only thing you should consider is that you'll have to first flash the device with your project (Either a custom project or one generated from the CapTIvate Design Center) and then use the USB to UART connection to connect it to the CapTIvate Design Center to modify your design's options in real-time.

Best Regards,

Diego Abad

Hello Diego Abad,

When selecting Menu → Communications → Settings in CapTIvate Design Center, the available HID Connection IDs are displayed.

We believe it is possible to access the MSP430FR2676 via a USB-UART cable using terminal software such as Tera Term.
However, when using CapTIvate Design Center, we are unable to access the MSP430FR2676 through the USB-UART cable.

What kind of settings or configuration are required to enable this connection?

Best regards,
DDdoor

Hi DDdoor,
You'll need to first set and create the project for the MSP430FR2676 to use UART either manually or using the CapTIvate Design Center project generator. After you flash the project into the device, you should be able to use the CapTivate Design Center through UART.

Best Regards,

Diego Abad 

Hello Diego Abad,

Is the information you provided based on the assumption that the CAPTIVATE-PGMR is being used?
My question is based on the assumption that the CAPTIVATE-PGMR is not used.

Steps we are testing:

1,The MSP430FR2676 is programmed in advance.

2,After programming, the CAPTIVATE-PGMR is disconnected.

3,The MSP430FR2676 is connected to the PC using a USB to UART cable.

4,CapTIvate Design Center is launched.

5,When clicking "Connect", the connection fails and it shows "No connected HID devices".

Best regards,
DDdoor